New York City faced significant flash flooding ahead of the World Cup Final, leading to submerged cars, flooded streets, and water entering the subway system. Commuters and drivers shared videos on social media highlighting the disruptive conditions in various boroughs.

Videos posted on Instagram showcased individuals wading through knee-high water in city neighborhoods, some using rubbish bags to protect themselves. The intense weather conditions on Saturday caused travel disruptions as water inundated subway stations and brought traffic to a standstill, with submerged lanes on major expressways.

The Long Island Expressway and Clearview Expressway experienced temporary closures, while multiple vehicles were left underwater on a roadway above the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Airport operations, including at John F. Kennedy International Airport, were also affected by the flooding, leading to delays and cancellations.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority reported significant service disruptions across the subway network due to water overflowing onto the tracks. Amid the storm, former England goalkeeper Joe Hart shared a video on Instagram walking barefoot through the flooded streets, lamenting ruined footwear.

As Spain and Argentina prepared for the World Cup Final, adverse weather conditions disrupted their training schedules. Argentina’s practice session at the Red Bulls Performance Center in Morristown, New Jersey, was delayed by a thunderstorm, while Spain faced challenges in training altogether. The inclement weather cast a shadow over the final preparations for both teams.

The World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina is scheduled for 8am UK time. The ongoing bad weather has posed challenges for the teams’ training and preparations, adding an element of uncertainty to the highly anticipated match.